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Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
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favoritism
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Word definitions for favoritism in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Favoritism \Fa"vor*it*ism\, n. [Cf. F. favoritisme.] The disposition to favor and promote the interest of one person or family, or of one class of men, to the neglect of others having equal claims; partiality. A spirit of favoritism to the Bank of the United ...
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ School district employees believed that promotions were based on favoritism . EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ A boss who is romantically involved with a subordinate can exhibit favoritism through raises, promotions, assignments ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an inclination to favor some person or group [syn: favouritism ] unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice [syn: discrimination , favouritism ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context US English) (alternative spelling of favouritism English)
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1763, from favorite + -ism .
Usage examples of favoritism.
And in close second place, it was a chance for me to show the rankers that their general sees justice done as justice should be done, no favoritism for members of the family.
He releases papers so that all would believe Vyanat murdered his own brother to save himself, when Vyanat had killed his brother to show he would not countenance favoritism and ill-doing by his brother.
The entire hive protected the bee against the caprices of favoritism and the brutalities of despotism.
They were discreet, and there wasn't a hint of favoritism, but small unit command was about managing personalities, and sex was one of the biggest destabilizers around.
They were discreet, and there wasn’t a hint of favoritism, but small unit command was about managing personalities, and sex was one of the biggest destabilizers around.
I seek only to explain in part the kindly favoritism extended to me by a monarch who values cultural studies.
Who is it who gives regular favoritism to her and Channel 75, with exclusives and tips?
The implication of favoritism and influence peddling may adhere long after the gift itself is consigned to a closet shelf.